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I agree with blannie to try to discover why she's asking about moving to a rest home. Usually it's just the opposite, they struggle even beg NOT to leave home. Does she have any friends in rest homes that are having a positive experience? MYbe she like to socialize? Since she seems clear of mind and her awareness is sharp, maybe she sees or feels the amount of work she's putting you through, whether it's OK with you or not. A little heart to heart convo with mom might help you get to the bottom of it. If her funds are limited, she will have to be on state aid,and that will limit the facilities that are willing to take her. Maybe you could agree on an interim plan, appreciate that she's willing to go to a rest home, but not have her go there until everyone feels that home care has become inappropriate.
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I would want to understand why she wants to go to a rest home. Is she feeling guilty about the care she's requiring from you? Or does she feel like she needs more help than she's comfortable asking you for? Can you start to gently question her about her thoughts and why she's expressing that desire? That's where I'd start. If she makes good points and it's something you can't resolve, then you could start to do some research. But first I'd want to understand more about why she's talking about that option.
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